: The right to sell an asset. You buy a put if you expect the price to go down. 🔑 Essential Vocabulary
are financial contracts that give you the right—but not the obligation—to buy or sell an asset at a set price within a specific timeframe.
Options provide massive leverage, but they are highly volatile. Industry studies frequently show that a vast majority of retail options traders lose money due to a lack of knowledge and poor risk management. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose!
: The cash fee you pay to purchase the option contract.